Counselors in Training Program (CIT)

Calling all 13-15 year olds!

The city of Los Altos Parks & Recreation department welcomes teens ages 13-15 to apply to be a 2024 Counselor in Training (CIT) at Redwood Grove Summer Camp.  See more information about Redwood Grove Nature Preserve at https://www.losaltosca.gov/recreation/page/redwood-grove-nature-preserve.

What is a Counselor in Training (CIT)?

Teens (ages 13-15) work in a low-pressure leadership role to support Recreation Leaders in the implementation of camp activities, songs, and games.  First hand work experience is gained as CIT candidates journey through two training sessions and then become a CIT to our Redwood Grove campers.  No experience with children is needed.  Each one-week Redwood Grove CIT session provides teens with the opportunity to practice what they have learned in a natural, active, fun outdoor environment.  Elevate your job skills while having fun and making a difference in the lives of campers.  Apply today! 

The CIT registration process is as follows:

  1. Create an account in Civic Rec.
  2. Register in Civic Rec to receive a CIT application (Registration opens with Spring registration on March 6 or March 13).
  3. Complete the CIT application to become a CIT candidate.
  4. Return the application via email to scarrico@losaltosca.gov by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
  5. Wait four days after returning your application and then confirm application receipt if you have not received a confirmation of receipt.
  6. Staff will review your application and notify you of your acceptance status by the beginning of May.
  7. If accepted, an invoice will be sent along with a medical form and confirmation of CIT week.
  8. CIT payment due Friday, May 24, 2024.
  9. Attend mandatory training on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  Bring medical form to training.
  10. Attend mandatory training on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
  11. Attend the week of camp that you are registered as a CIT.

Cost per week:

  Half day Full day
Resident $125 $250
Non-Resident $148 $296

 

Important Notes

  1. You will receive status of acceptance into the 2024 CIT program by the beginning of May via email.
  2. Submitting an application is not a guarantee of participation.
  3. Confirmation of your CIT week(s), payment, medical form and attendance at both trainings are mandatory before becoming a CIT.
  4. You must attend both mandatory trainings to become a CIT.  There are no training make-up days.

Questions?

  1. Contact Sarah Carrico at scarrico@losaltosca.gov
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